Dubuque Community School District - Substitute Handbook 2021-2022 2300 Chaney Rd Dubuque, Ia 52001
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Dubuque Community School
District
2300 Chaney Rd Dubuque, Ia 52001
Phone: 563-552-3000 Fax: 563-552-3006 Website: www.dbqschools.org
Substitute Handbook
2021-2022
1Table of Contents
Welcome to the Dubuque Schools ……………………………………...3
Qualification and Requirements…………………………………………….4
Payroll and Benefits………………………………………………………… 5
Frontline/AESOP……………………………………………………………. 7
Descriptions of Positions…………………………………………………….9
Reporting to Work …………………………………………………………. 11
License/Certification/Training Requirements….………………………… 13
Ending Employment…………………………………………………………13
School Contact/Parking Information.………………………………………14
Job Description for Substitutes……………………………………………. 16
Workers Compensation Procedures……………………………………… 23
Retirement Investors Club 403b….………………………………………. 24
Medicaid Information Sheet………...………………………………….…...25
Board Policy and Procedures………………………………………….…...27
2~ Welcome ~
We are thankful to have you as part of our support system. We know the
importance of substitutes in our classrooms, buildings, and our students’
education. Please feel free to contact Jean Pfeiler, 563-552-3000, if you
have any questions and/or concerns while you are in our district.
The purpose of this handbook is to provide you with a general explanation
of the policies and procedures governing substitute employees, provide
links to important information and assist you in fulfilling the numerous and
varied substitute responsibilities within our district. This handbook does not
take precedence over the policies of the Dubuque Board of Education nor
does it supersede individual building policy. It is all substitutes’ responsibility
to read and understand the information provided in this handbook as well as
all information referenced within this handbook, to include but not limited to
Dubuque Community School District Board Policies.
Your role affects the overall effectiveness of the educational program in the
Dubuque Community Schools. Substitutes are an important member of our
team, responsible for enhancing our students’ educational and personal
growth and development.
On behalf of the Dubuque Community School District and the Dubuque
Community, we thank you for your dedication and commitment to
excellence in the Dubuque Public Schools.
3Qualifications and Requirements for Subbing
All potential Substitute Employees will have to complete the following steps:
1-Application Process:
Complete the on-line application, be sure to include all supporting documentation appropriate for the position
you are applying. Applications can be found by going to our website: dbqschools.org, click on careers at the
top. Once the application is submitted, someone from the appropriate department will contact you with further
information.
2-Required Paperwork (All paperwork must be completed prior to starting work):
Background check
Completed W-4 Forms (both federal and state)
Direct Deposit form
Completed I-9 (Including 2 original forms of approved government issued ID)
Confidentiality Agreement
Account User Credential Understanding
Job Description (Paraprofessional only)
Proof of License/Education/Certification Requirements (see chart below)
Position Mandatory Reporter Valid Background Education/Skills
Training* License check
Sub Teacher/Nurse X X X Appropriate college
coursework
Sub Paraprofessional X X 2 years of college or High
School Diploma and
completion of skills test
Sub Transportation/ X X High School Diploma
Sub Food Service
* If you do not currently have a valid Mandatory Reporter Training-Child and Dependent Adult Abuse
Certificate, you have 6 months from the completion of your paperwork to obtain and submit the certificates.
Directions to obtain certificates can be found on page 11 of the handbook.
Please note during busy hiring times it can take up to 4 weeks for Human Resources to process the background
check and payroll paperwork. Please note you are not able to commit to sub jobs or start work until everything
has been processed.
New hire paperwork will be kept for 6 months, if you do not begin subbing within that time your information
will become deactivated. If you wish to sub after your paperwork has become deactivated you will need to
begin the process all over again.
4Payroll and Benefits
Payroll
Substitute Teachers and Nurses are paid on the last working day of the month. Paraprofessionals, Food Service
and Transportation substitutes are paid every other Friday. Please see Pay Schedules located on the HUB in our
staff section of the website.
Pay Rates for Substitutes are as follows
Position Regular Rate Long Term Rate
Teacher/Nurse 128.00 163.57
Paraprofessional/Food Service 11.70 12.70
Relief Drivers 19.61 X
Relief Attendants 16.16 X
Long Term Rate:
In order to receive long-term pay rate, you must be assigned to the same position for an extended period (longer
than 5 days for teachers/nurse and longer than 10 days for paras/food service.) Once that assignment ends you
will revert back to the regular rate.
Recording Time Worked:
Substitute Teachers/Nurses/Paraprofessionals- You do not have to clock in when you get to your assigned work
location. You are paid based on reports that are pulled from Frontline/AESOP (more information in the
following section).
Substitute Food Service/Transportation- You will use your Employee ID number to sign in and out using the
time clock.
Direct Deposit:
All Employees are paid through direct deposit, which you will set up when you complete your new hire
paperwork. If changes need to be made to your direct deposit, you will log into the employee portal to make
those changes. See page six for information on how to log in to the portal.
Payroll Deductions:
The District is required to withhold Federal and State taxes along with Social Security payments from each
paycheck. After a substitute has been paid $1,000 or more for two consecutive quarters, substitutes must
contribute 6.29% of their wages to the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) at that time the
District contributes 9.44% of the substitute’s wages to the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS).
Friday Late Start:
Substitute teachers and paraprofessionals will report to school 1 hour late on “late start Fridays.” Substitute
teachers will be paid for a full day even though they worked one hour less than a full day. A substitute teacher
that works ½ day in the morning on Friday will report to school 1 hour late but will be paid as if they worked
the entire ½ day. Substitute paraprofessionals will be paid for hours actually worked. Please be sure to verify
start time in Frontline, any questions regarding start time should be directed to the staff you are working for or
the secretary at the school you will be subbing at.
Benefits
Substitutes are not eligible for health benefits through the Dubuque Public Schools.
5Credentials:
You will receive an email to set up your credentials (user name and password). These credentials will give you
access to your district email account, the Employee Portal, the HUB and the ability to log in to a school
computer as yourself. Please write down your username and password for future use.
District Email- For substitutes, we generally try to use your personal email address as much as possible. We do
want you to go in and check your school district email account occasionally.
Employee Web Portal-
Here you can:
View and print all your pay stubs
Change your Tax Withholding information
Change your Direct Deposit information
Update your personal information (address, phone number, etc.)
The HUB- is the location for lots of useful information, district policy, procedures and forms.
All of the above-mentioned links can be found by going to our website dbqschools.org, put your cursor over the
word staff and select the appropriate page under the quick links pop up.
6Frontline/AESOP (For sub teacher/nurses/paraprofessionals)
(Substitutes working in Transportation and Food Service are contacted by that department to schedule sub days.)
Your information will be entered in to Frontline (AESOP), our absence management system. Please watch for
two emails from frontline instructing you on how to get yourself setup. The first email will have your user ID
and pin to use when you call in to the system or the system calls you. In the second email, there will be an
invitation that you will need to click on to create a username and password to use when you log into the system
on line. We ask that you create your username and password as soon as possible, the link in the email is only
active for 30 days.
As a new user of Absence Management System, the easiest way to get familiar with the sub system is to
watch the training videos. The videos can be found by clicking on the (?) in the upper right hand corner of the
main page on the Absence Management System website, then click on Frontline Support. Please review the
Getting Started section as well as the Advanced Training video.
Frontline/AESOP Absence Management System
Frontline is a web-based system used for absence reporting and Substitute Employee assignment coverage. The
system requires a touchtone telephone or a computer with internet capabilities
Logging in on the Web
To log into Frontline go to dbqschools.org put your cursor on the
word staff and choose Frontline (Leave Request) from the quick links
menu. Enter the username and password you created then, click Sign
In.
Can’t remember your login info?
If you are having trouble logging in, you will need to use the Forgot
ID or Username option on the login screen.
Finding Available Jobs
Frontline makes it easy to find available jobs right on the homepage. Jobs available for you to accept show in
green on the calendar and in list form under the “Available Jobs” tab.
To accept a job, simply click the Accept button next to the absence. If you do not want to accept this job, click
the Reject button, instead.
7Using Frontline on the Phone
Not only is Frontline available on the web, but you can also find and accept available jobs, manage personal
information, change your PIN number, and more, all over the phone.
When You Call Frontline
To call Frontline, dial 1-800-942-3767. You will be prompted to enter your ID number (followed by the # sign),
then your PIN number (followed by the # sign).
When calling Frontline, you can:
Find available jobs – Press 1
Review or cancel upcoming jobs – Press 2
Review or cancel a specific job – Press 3
Review or change your personal information – Press 4
When Frontline Calls You
If an available job has not been filled by another substitute two days before the absence is scheduled to start,
Frontline will automatically start calling substitutes, trying to fill the job. Keep in mind, when Frontline calls
you, it will be calling about one job at a time, even if you are eligible for other jobs. You can always call into
Frontline (see “When You Call Frontline” section above) to hear a list of all available jobs.
Note: When Frontline calls you, be sure to say a loud and clear “Hello” after answering the call, so that the
system knows you picked up the call.
When you receive a call from Frontline, you can:
Listen to available jobs – Press 1
Prevent Frontline from calling again today – Press 2
Prevent Frontline from ever calling again – Press 9
If you are interested in the available job, Press 1. You will be asked to enter your PIN number (followed by the
# sign). At this point, Frontline will list the job details, and you will have the opportunity to accept or reject the
job.
Confirmation Number: Each time a Substitute Employee accepts an assignment they will be issued a
confirmation number.
Unable to Work
If a substitute is going to be unavailable for a period of time, please log into Frontline to block out the time you
will be unavailable. Frontline will not call you during the time you are not available. If a substitute should
become ill and cannot report to a previously accepted assignment, he/she should cancel the assignment in
Frontline and then notify the school of the cancellation. If it is after school hours please leave a voicemail for
the secretary. If it is past the deadline to cancel in Frontline, please call the school so that a new substitute can
be arranged. Contact information for all schools can be found on pages 12 & 13 of the handbook.
Settings
Please go to the preferences tab on the left side of the screen, select schools from the pop-up window and select
all schools you wish to sub at. You also have the ability to change call times in the preferences section.
8When seeing jobs listed on Frontline, after the staff person’s name, will be listed a Title/Position Type. While
most Title/Position Types will be obvious (Grade 3, PE, Music etc.), some may not be. Listed below are some
Title/Position Types and a small description to help you understand the position you might be subbing in. This
is not a complete list of all the positions we have, just some of the most common, this is not a complete job
description. We are trying to give you a small overview so you have a better understanding of what you may be
signing up for. If you still have questions please contact the secretary at the school to get clarification.
Title/Position Alternate Brief Description
Type Title/Position Type
Working in the general or special education setting working with
students eligible for special education. Duties include supervision,
Autism working 1-1 or with small groups of students on instructional
routines, providing sensory breaks, aiding with physical tasks, and
assisting with transitions within the building throughout the day.
Working in the general or special education setting working with
students eligible for special education requiring behavior
BD Behavior Disorder support. Duties include supervision, working 1-1 or with small
groups of students, providing breaks and assistance to students
throughout the day.
Filing, answering phones, assisting visitors any and all other duties
Clerical
that may be assigned.
Working in the preschool programs with students as young as 4 years
EC Early Childhood
old.
Working in the preschool classrooms with students as young as 3
years old who are eligible for special education supports and
Early Childhood services. Duties include supervision, working 1-1 or with small
ECSE
Special Education groups of students on instructional tasks, proving assistance with
positioning/movement, toileting, and physical tasks, and assisting
with transitions throughout the building.
English Language Working with students whose first language is something other than
ELL
Learner English.
Working in the nurse’s office. This position requires additional
Health
training.
Learning Resource Working in the library doing things such as checking in/out books, re
LRC
Center shelving books, assisting students in finding needed materials.
Working in the general or special education setting working with
students eligible for special education. Duties include supervision,
LS Life Skills working 1-1 or with small groups of students on instructional tasks,
providing sensory breaks, aiding with physical tasks, and assisting
with transitions within the building throughout the day.
Working in the general or special education setting working with
students eligible for special education. Duties include supervision,
MC Multi Categorical working 1-1 or with small groups of students on instructional tasks,
providing sensory breaks, and aiding with activities throughout the
day.
Personal Learning Working in the general or special education setting working with
PLP
Program students eligible for special education. Duties include supervision,
9working 1-1 or with small groups of students on instructional tasks,
proving assistance with positioning/movement, toileting, and
physical tasks, and assisting with transitions throughout the building.
Registered Behavior
RBT
Tech
Working in the general or special education setting working with
students eligible for special education. Duties include supervision,
SE Special Education working 1-1 or with small groups of students on instructional tasks,
providing sensory breaks, and aiding with activities throughout the
day.
Generally, a security position in the Elementary schools would be
Security
combined with another position ex: MC/Security. In this instance, it
Elem
would be an additional duty such as crossing guard.
MS/HS security would include, but not limited to, monitoring of
Security
parking lots, hallways, cafeteria and restrooms, arrival and dismissal
MS/HS
duties, escorting students as needed, checking for student I. D’s and
School
any and all other duties that may be assigned.
Supervision
Assisting students with accelerated lessons. Usually small pull out
TAG Talented and Gifted
groups.
Reading assistance to small groups of students or co teaching in a
Title I
classroom.
10Reporting to Work
When you arrive at your assignment please report to the main office. You will be required to show your driver’s
license/state ID the first time you report to a school. The school will issue a form of visitor ID to be worn while
you are there. It is important to adhere to the individual school’s safety policies they have in place.
Any questions or concerns that come up about the position/school you are working should be addressed to the
secretary or principal of the school you are at, please do not question procedures or policies in front of students.
If it is a question regarding district policy, please direct the question to Jean Pfeiler 552-3000.
Appearance:
Professional appearance (business casual attire at a minimum) and neat grooming are expected of all substitutes
in Dubuque School District. Employees are expected to dress in a manner that is appropriate and consistent with
the job assignment. They should not wear clothing or accessories, which create a safety hazard, is excessively
revealing or provocative. Employees should not wear clothing that displays words, pictures, slogans, or designs
that are vulgar, profane, or otherwise inappropriate for the workplace. Flip flops, short shorts, spaghetti strap
tank tops or sweat suits (unless subbing as a PE teacher) are not appropriate work attire.
Acceptable Use of the Internet:
Access to the District’s Electronic Network must be (a) for the purpose of education or research, and be
consistent with the educational objectives of the District, or (b) for legitimate non-commercial business use. The
District’s Network may not be used for personal financial gain.
Cell Phone Usage:
While you are working with students, cell phone use is strictly prohibited. Cell phones are not to be used to
make phone calls, to send/check text messages, to send/check email or to check for assignments in Frontline
while you are working as a substitute in our district. This can be done during your lunch break, between periods
or on a break. Students should be your number one priority while working in our district.
Conduct:
Substitutes will:
-conduct themselves in a professional manner.
-demonstrate respect, fairness and dignity when interacting with students, parents, staff, visitors, volunteers, and
others substitutes.
-refrain from making adverse comments about the regular employee or his/her procedures to the students or
other staff members.
-obey local, state, and national laws and hold themselves to high ethical, moral, personal and professional
standards.
-notify Human Resources of any felony conviction. Notification must occur within five (5) business days of
notification to the employee.
-notify Human Resources of any founded complaints of child abuse/dependent adult abuse. Notification must
occur within five (5) business days of notification to the employee.
A breach of conduct may result in the termination of a substitute’s involvement with the Dubuque Community
School District.
11Confidentiality:
While you are working as a substitute, you may hear or see privileged (confidential) information. Any
information you may hear or see must be kept private. Even unintentional mention of confidential information
during conversations, inside or outside of school, is still a breach of confidentiality and doing so risks the right
of privacy of our students, staff and/or their family members. Substitutes must hold any information about all
aspects of our students completely confidential. Communication about a student (other than a substitute’s own
child) is restricted to the teacher and school administration. A breach of confidentiality may result in the
termination of a substitute’s involvement with the Dubuque Community School District.
DCSD Credentials:
As an employee of the District, it is your responsibility to safeguard and prevent your account user credentials
(i.e., username and password) from being shared. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES, should your credentials be
shared or divulged to others. Your account user credentials are personal to you, the District has no need for
your credentials, and the District will NEVER ask you to provide your credentials or other personal information
through any electronic message, notice or solicitation; therefore, any such request will almost certainly be
fraudulent. Your credentials give you access as part of your employment to various DCSD systems and to data
stored within those systems. If you divulge your credentials to others, they will have the same access that you
have, and your personal information, including personal identity and payroll and bank account information, will
be at risk. Again, under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should your credentials (i.e., username and password) be
shared or divulged to others
Food and Drinks:
Substitutes should not consume food in the classroom during instructional time.
Policy regarding Use of Cigarettes, Alcohol or Illegal Drugs:
Dubuque Community School policy states that smoking on district property is not permitted. This includes
smoking in your car that is parked on district property. Use of alcohol or drugs on district property is strictly
prohibited.
Report Pay: Should a substitute report for work as scheduled and find that the assignment is not necessary, the
substitute may be reassigned to an alternate assignment mutually agreed to by the substitute and the school
administration or they may choose to go home and will not be paid for the day.
Responsibilities of Substitutes:
Substitutes will:
-follow, as closely as possible, the plans provided by the regular employee.
-assume all duties of the regular employee (unless certain restriction prevent). See page 14-20 for Job
Descriptions.
-request assistance when necessary from the main office or building principal.
-follow all policies, rules and procedures to which regular employees are subject.
-maintain a professional attitude, keep the classroom conducive to good work habits, and learning situations.
-perform other duties as assigned by the principal. (i.e., cover classes during the teacher’s planning period.)
-report to school on time and be prepared to work the assigned hours. Schools run on a very tight schedule;
tardiness may result in loss of job assignment. If an emergency arises, cancel the job assignment in Frontline
immediately and contact the school. Failure to show up for an assigned job, without giving prior notice to the
school, may result in the substitute being removed from the available list of subs for that school. Substitutes are
paid based upon the hours worked.
-stay on campus during the entire assignment.
12-ensure the students are safe. NEVER LEAVE STUDENTS UNSUPERVISED. If an emergency occurs, the
principal or principal’s designee must be notified to provide temporary supervision.
-notify the office of any accidents or student illness. You may be required to complete an incident report. It is
imperative that complete and accurate information be included. Notify the office immediately if an injury
occurs.
Licensure/Certification/Training Requirements
It is the responsibility of the substitute to ensure their licensure/certification/training is kept up to date and
submitted to the human resource office or appropriate department in a timely manner. Failure to submit required
information may result in you being removed from the list of available substitutes.
Employee 5 Year Background Checks:
The School District is required to run background check on every employee every 5 years. You will be notified
when it is time to renew your background check. Please return forms in a timely manner.
Teacher Licensure Renewal:
Information regarding license renewal can be found on the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners website.
Mandatory Reporter Training:
Due to a new state regulation, beginning July 1, 2019, the child and dependent adult abuse training course will
only be available through the DHS website. This free course will now consist of separate child abuse/dependent
adult abuse training. Separate certificates will be issued for each course; these certificates will be good for 3
years. All certificates issued prior to July 1, 2019 will remain effective for 5 years.
All employees are required to provide proof of Mandatory Reporter Training within 6 months of completing
new hire paperwork. Failure to provide proof of training will result in you being removed from our list of
available subs.
To access the DHS training please visit https://dhs.iowa.gov/child-welfare/mandatoryreporter, click on the link
under Online Training then Create new account(You will be asked for the following information; Agency:
Dubuque Community Schools, Supervisor Name: Jean Pfeiler, Supervisor Email: jpfeiler@dbqschools.org).
They will send you an email confirming your account, please follow the instruction in the email. At the top of
the screen click on Mandatory Reporter Training and choose which session you would like to begin. You will
then start with the pretest then move on to Modules, Post-test and finish with the Evaluation. Be sure you
complete both trainings (Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse) once both are completed please send your
certificates (both certificates must be submitted at the same time) to Jean Pfeiler at the Forum.
If you have any problems while completing the training, you will need to contact servicetraining@iastate.edu
Ending Employment
When you wish to be removed from our list of available subs please send me an email. In the email, I will need
your name, your last day worked and reason for resigning. Please be sure to have updated contact information in
the Employee Web Portal before emailing your resignation so we can send you your W2 at the end of the year.
13School Contact Information
Elementary Schools
Audubon Elementary School Principal
605 Lincoln Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-3411 Ed Glaser
P: 563/552-3300 | F: 563/552-3301 Secretary
Parking available in parking lot or on side street Deb Rausch
Bryant Elementary School Principal
1280 Rush Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52003-7597 Megan Richardson
P: 563/552-3400 | F: 563/552-3401 Secretary
Parking available in lot across from school or on street Tara Franklin
Carver Elementary School Principal
2007 Radford Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52002-2535 Andy Peterson
P: 563/552-4500 | F: 563/552-4501 Secretary
Parking available in front lot Becky Neuman
Eisenhower Elementary School Principal
3170 Spring Valley Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-1500 Andy Ferguson
P: 563/552-3500 | F: 563/552-3501 Secretary
Parking available in lower lot off JFK or Upper lot off Spring Valley Rd Julie Banagan
Fulton Elementary School Principal
2540 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-3303 Chris Nugent
P: 563/552-3650 | F: 563/552-3651 Secretary
Parking available on White St west side Tracy Grant
Hoover Elementary School Principal
3259 St. Anne Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-3998 Kathleen Walech-Haas
P: 563/552-3700 | F: 563/552-3701 Secretary
Parking available in lot Kaia Humpal
Irving Elementary School Principal
2520 Pennsylvania Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-3036 Susan Meehan
P: 563/552-3800 | F: 563/552-3801 Secretary
Parking available in lot Kurt Welu
Kennedy Elementary School Principal
2135 Woodland Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52002-3826 Nick Hess
P: 563/552-3900 | F: 563/552-3901 Secretary
Parking available in front and side lots Karrie Moeller
Lincoln Elementary School Principal
555 Nevada Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-6499 Megan Elsinger
P: 563/552-4050 | F: 563/552-4051 Secretary
Parking available in lot off Forest Ln at Booth St or on street parking Amy Schmitt
Marshall Elementary School Principal
1450 Rhomberg Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-2242 Sheila Schmidt
P: 563/552-4100 | F: 563/552-4101 Secretary
Parking available anywhere but south side of Marshall St Sarah Pfab
Prescott Elementary School Principal
1151 White Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-5070 Vicki Sullivan
P: 563/552-4200 | F: 563/552-4201 Secretary
Parking available in lots located at corner of 11th and Central Jawanza Evans
or in front of building
14Sageville Elementary School Principal
12015 Sherrill Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52002-9731 Erik Johnson
P: 563/552-4300 | F: 563/552-4301 Secretary
Parking available in the lot Karen Bahl
Table Mound Elementary School Principal
100 Tower Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52003-8074 Matthew Hull
P: 563/552-4400 | F: 563/552-4401 Secretary
Parking available in the front lot Julie Koontz
Middle Schools
Jefferson Middle School Principal
1105 Althauser Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-2099 Greg Lehman
P: 563/552-4700 | F: 563/552-4701 Main Office Secretary
Parking available in the rear lot Judy Sheridan
Roosevelt Middle School Principal
2001 Radford Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52002-2535 Jeff Johll
P: 563/552-5000 | F: 563/552-5001 Main Office Secretary
Parking available in north or east lot Terri Kluesner
Washington Middle School Principal
51 North Grandview Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-6390 Brian Howes
P: 563/552-4800 | F: 563/552-4801 Main Office Secretary
Parking available in rear lot off Lombard or south drive Ann Droeszler
High Schools
Hempstead High School Principal
3715 Pennsylvania Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa 52002-3792 Lee Kolker
P: 563/552-5200 | F: 563/552-5241 Main Office Secretary
Parking available in the lot Pam Scales
Senior High School Principal
1800 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4199 Dr. Dan Johnson
P: 563/552-5500 | F: 563/552-5721 Main Office Secretary
Parking available in West Locust east lot Cory Lieb
Alta Vista Campus Administrator
1090 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-6197 Chris Oberhoffer
P: 563/552-5800 | F: 563/552-5801 Assistant Principal
On street parking Casey Studer
Secretary
Amber Rowley
Lori McDonnell
15Job Descriptions
Position Title: Teacher
Minimum Educational Requirements:
· Valid Iowa Teaching License, Certification Required
· Mandatory training in Child Abuse Reporting
Desirable Experience Requirements:
· One to three years teaching experience, highly desirable
Organizational Demographics:
· Recruitment and Employment: Executive Director of Human Resource Services and Principal
· Reports to: Principal
· Consults with: Principal, staff, and parents
Basic Function:
The successful candidate is a student-centered teacher with excellent classroom management skills, is able to work with students with
a wide-range of abilities and interests in the regular classroom and who can provide evidence of successful collaboration with other
adults to make classroom learning an active and meaningful experience for all students.
Core Teaching Requirements:
Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the school district’s student achievement
goals. Criteria The teacher: a. Provides evidence of student learning to students, families, and staff. b. Implements strategies
supporting student, building, and district goals. c. Uses student performance data as a guide for decision-making. d. Accepts and
demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student. e. Creates an environment of
mutual respect, rapport, and fairness. f. Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning. g.
Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately.
Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position. Criteria The teacher: a. Understands and uses
key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area. b. Uses knowledge of student
development to make learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student. c. Relates ideas and
information within and across content areas. d. Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.
Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction. Criteria The teacher: a. Utilizes student achievement data, local
standards, and the district curriculum in planning for instruction. b. Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral,
and academic success of all students. c. Uses students’ developmental needs, background, and interests in planning for instruction. d.
Selects strategies to engage all students in learning. e. Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and
sequencing of instruction.
Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meet the multiple learning needs of students. Criteria The teacher: a. Uses research-based
instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels. b. Aligns classroom instruction with local standards and district
curriculum. c. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs. d. Engages students in
varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional, and academic growth. e. Connects students’ prior
knowledge, life experiences, and interests in the instructional process. f. Uses available resources, including technologies, in the
delivery of instruction.
Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning. Criteria a. Aligns classroom assessment with instruction. b. Communicates
assessment criteria and standards to all students and parents. c. Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide
planning and instruction. d. Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own learning. e. Provides substantive, timely, and
16constructive feedback to students and parents. f. Works with other staff, building, and district leadership in analysis of student
progress.
Demonstrates competence in classroom management. Criteria The teacher: a. Creates a learning community that encourages positive
social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student. b. Establishes, communicates, models, and maintains
standards of responsible student behavior. c. Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support high
expectations for learning. d. Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement. e. Creates a safe and purposeful
learning environment.
Engages in professional growth. Criteria The teacher: a. Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning. b. Works
collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning. c. Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional
development opportunities to improve practice. d. Establishes and implements professional development plans based upon the teacher
needs aligned to the Iowa Teaching Standards and district/building student achievement goals.
Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district. Criteria The teacher: a. Adheres to board policies, district
procedures, and contractual obligations. b. Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and individual
district policy. c. Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals. d. Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all
learners and staff. e. Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning.
Other Requirements:
· Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
· Ability to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs
· Perform other duties as assigned
· Demonstrate a commitment to multicultural gender - fair policies and practices
· Model to students and peers a commitment to appropriate public behavior toward all students, workplace, colleagues and the public
17Position Title: Paraprofessional
General Characteristics:
Required Qualifications:
1) High school diploma
2) Keyboarding skills
3) Successful completion of or willingness to successfully complete training in dealing with behavioral interactions with
students
4) Successful completion of or willingness to successfully complete training in instructional support
5) Physical and emotional stamina to meet daily student care needs
Desirable Qualifications
1) Post high school coursework
2) Experience working with children
Working Relationships:
Type of Authority: Staff
Reports To: Supervising Teacher, Building Administrator(s)
Consults With: Building Administrator(s), Staff and AEA Personnel
Basic Function:
This person will be working with students, teachers and other building staff members to assist in the delivery of the educational
program.
Position Responsibilities:
The substitute must be able to:
1) Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace and in the community
2) Communicate clearly and appropriately with students and staff
3) Work effectively and cooperatively with others
4) Follow directions of supervising teacher and building administrator(s)
5) Exercise maturity and sound judgment in making decisions
6) Maintain accurate records
7) Assist teacher in computer entry of data and the application of technology
8) Maintain effective discipline based on the policies and guidelines of the District
9) Provide input and feedback to supervising teacher as requested
10) Support guided practice or monitor educational program as directed
11) Assist with accommodations for students with special needs
12) Maintain confidentiality
13) Demonstrate a willingness to participate in staff development
14) Recognize and demonstrate a commitment to multicultural nonsexist policies and practices
15) Meet the daily care student needs, including, but not limited to lifting, repositioning, diapering, toileting, restraining, etc.
16) Communicate with parent when appropriate
17) Supervise children on the playground and in the lunchroom
18) Perform other duties as assigned
Other Requirements:
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate a commitment to multicultural gender - fair policies and practices
• Model to students and peers a commitment to appropriate public behavior toward all students, workplace, colleagues and the
public
18Position Title: Bus Driver
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Qualifications: 1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Able to meet all requirements of the Department of Education for school bus drivers. Including
licensing, training, background checks, drug screens and health standards.
3. Ability to work with, lead and teach students appropriate bus behavior and rules.
4. Have positive, patient, flexible attitude to work in a structured environment.
5. Ability to keep bus in clean working condition.
6. Must have strong communication skills.
Experience: 1. School bus or large vehicle driving experience preferred.
2. Acceptable driving record.
3. Knowledge of the streets and roads of the DCSD area.
4. Some knowledge of automotive mechanics preferred.
5. Experience working with or supervising children preferred.
Recruited by: Executive Director of Human Resources and/or Transportation Manager
Recommended for Employment by: Executive Director of Human Resources and/or Transportation
Manager.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Works with: Drivers, Attendants, Dispatchers, Mechanics & General Public
Supervises: Students
Reports to: Assistant Manager and Manager of Transportation.
BASIC FUNCTION:
To provide safe, efficient and reliable transportation for eligible students of the Dubuque Community
School District.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Bus drivers and attendants work together as a team for the safety and wellbeing of their student passengers. The bus driver is
primarily responsible for the overall safe operation of the vehicle. The attendant is primarily responsible for supervising children on
the bus as well as assisting with the loading and unloading of students. Consistency and communicating common expectations from
both adults is critical for behavior management on the bus.
1. Maintain a current commercial driver’s license, CDL physical and school bus permit.
2. Observe all state laws and regulations to be a safe, defensive and courteous driver.
3. All employees are subject to pre-hire and periodic back ground investigation.
4. All drivers are subject to pre-hire alcohol and drug screen at employer’s expense.
5. All drivers are subject to and must report on demand for random or post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
6. Report to work in a timely manner to perform all duties as scheduled.
7. Complete pre-use bus inspection, report any faults to Mechanics.
8. Acquire current knowledge of the roads and streets within the Dubuque Community School District.
9. Use provided route information to run on scheduled time.
10. Supervise safe loading, unloading and transportation of students from age 2 to 21.
11. Be a positive role model for students by exhibiting professional work habits.
12. Teach students safe riding habits and emergency evacuation procedures.
13. Be able to relate to and successfully work with students with medical, mental or physical needs.
14. Follow any required special handling requirements that the students may need.
15. When required or present, ensures child restraint equipment or seat belts are properly used
16. Maintains order with respect. Refers misbehaved student activity to the Transportation Manager.
17. Maintain confidentiality of all records and student information
18. Legibly & accurately, complete all required paperwork and record keeping.
19. Report accurate description of child abuse when observed.
20. Keep route or trip vehicle interior and exterior in clean condition.
21. Fuel vehicle, post trip inspection and perform other minor maintenance tasks.
22. Report operational condition to mechanics as needed for repair.
23. Be available and successfully complete all required training.
24. Be able to learn technology requirements as needed.
1925. Be able to communicate information clearly and in appropriate, professional manner.
26. Be able to work effectively in stressful, emergency situations when they occur.
27. Report to supervisor any, and all, traffic accidents and/or violations when they occur.
28. Use positive professional attitude with co-workers, school staff, parents and students.
29. The above responsibilities and duties are intended to describe the general nature and level or work performed by a person
in the position. Duties may be added to, or eliminated at any time.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Risk of exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
2. Risk involved with working in a moving environment. Driving in traffic, on highways, side streets, parking lots and
rough rural roads.
3. Risk of exposure to communicable diseases.
4. Acceptable to work in varying temperatures; extreme heat or cold.
5. The ability to work around vehicles with loud, noisy, moving parts.
6. Possible exposure to vehicle exhaust and cleaning supplies.
POSITION EXPECTATIONS REGARDING PROFESSIONALISM, CONFIDENTIALITY AND TRAINING
1. Maintain professional emotional behavior at all times, regardless of the situation.
2. Profanity is strictly prohibited.
3. Personal cell phone use while students are on the bus or in your care is not allowed.
4. Limit accessories such as scarves, long necklaces, dangling earrings, loose clothing or drawstrings as them items could
cause harm to you in the event of an altercation or be a snag hazard.
5. Close toed and heeled shoe should be worn. For your safety, no sandal like shoes should be warn. Dress for expected
and worst possible weather conditions.
6. Personal items such as a purse, cell phone, iPod, earphones unworn clothing should be stowed.
7. Avoid personal grooming products with strong fragrance or scent, as they can have a negative effect on students with
sensory issues.
8. Avoid having long finger nails as they might accidently scratch a student, cause a snag issue or prevent you from
completing required tasks.
9. Have good personal hygiene.
10. Seat belt must be worn at all times.
11. Be mindful that all district employees are under high public scrutiny. All employees should demonstrate positive
courteous behavior around students, parents, staff, co-workers and especially while driving in traffic. Be sensitive to the
needs of all people.
12. Do not have unprofessional conversations about your students, staff or co-workers.
13. Do not discuss students’ needs in front of other students, parents, or non-pertinent staff.
14. Be respectful to the parents of your students by politely greeting them. Do not engage in conversations of parenting or of
a personal nature. Keep your opinions to yourself.
15. The information you have on students is confidential. It must not be shared with others not involved in the care of those
children.
16. All decisions regarding the care of your students is a team decision. Please bring concerns to the appropriate staff;
supervisor, manager, principal.
17. Drivers and attendants need to treat each other with respect at all times. It is important for a good working relationship
and presenting a unified approach to your passengers. Disagreements should never be aired in front of your students,
parents, or other school staff. Disputes should be solved privately or with the help of transportation Management.
18. Those deemed by management unable to physically complete the duties of this position may be required to successfully
pass a job specific physical. Such physicals will be performed by Tri-State Occupational Health and be paid for by the
district.
19. Training will be provided at district expense for;
a. first aid/CPR
b. Quality Behavioral Solutions(QBS),
c. Body fluid kit
d. Seatbelt use
e. Wheelchair securement
f. Safety vest use and securement
g. Evacuation procedures
h. Emergency response
i. Bus operation
j. Mandatory reporter
20Position Title: Bus Attendant
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Qualifications: 1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Ability to work with, lead and teach students appropriate bus behavior and rules.
3. Have positive, flexible, patient attitude to work in a structured environment for students that may have
special needs.
4. Ability to keep bus in clean working condition.
5. Must be able to comply with and pass a background investigation.
6. Must have strong communication skills.
7. Must have good hand and finger dexterity. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Physical demands
exceed what might be considered “light work”.
8. Must be able to quickly stoop, bend, kneel, squat, push, pull, twist, & reach overhead without help from
others.
9. Must be able to board and exit the bus without the support of others.
Experience: 1. Successfully worked with child supervision.
2. Successfully worked with people having special needs.
3. Display professional communication and relationships with co-workers.
Recruited by: Chief of Human Resources and/or Transportation Manager
Recommended for Employment by: Chief of Human Resources and/or Transportation
Manager.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Works with: Other Attendants, Drivers, Dispatchers, Mechanics & General Public
Supervises: Students
Reports to: Assistant Manager and Manager of Transportation.
BASIC FUNCTION:
To provide safe, efficient and reliable transportation for eligible students of the Dubuque Community
School District by assisting students with disabilities on the bus.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Bus drivers and attendants work together as a team for the safety and wellbeing of their student passengers. The bus driver is
primarily responsible for the overall safe operation of the vehicle. The attendant is primarily responsible for supervising children on
the bus as well as assisting with the loading and unloading of students. Consistency and communicating common expectations from
both adults is critical for behavior management on the bus.
1 All employees are subject to pre-hire and periodic back ground investigation.
2 Report to work in a timely manner to perform all duties as scheduled.
3 Use provided student information to safely run on scheduled time. Update as needed.
4 Supervise safe loading, unloading and transportation of students from age 2 to 21.
5 Be a positive role model for students by exhibiting professional work habits.
6 Teach students safe riding habits and emergency evacuation procedures.
7 Be able to work under pressure to provide first aid and assist emergency personnel.
8 Maintains order with respect. Refers inappropriate student activity to the Transportation Manager.
9 Be able to relate to and successfully work with students with medical, mental or physical needs.
10 Follow any required special handling, or medical requirements that the students may need. Including, but not limited to
operation of, wheelchairs, safety vests, epi-pens, assistive animals, technology, walkers or canes.
11 When required or present, ensures child restraint equipment or seat belts are properly used.
12 Keep route vehicle interior and exterior in clean condition.
13 Legibly & accurately, complete all required paperwork and record keeping. Including billing records, behavior
records.
14 Maintain confidentiality of all records and student information.
15 Report accurate description of child abuse when observed.
16 Be available and successfully complete all required training.
17 Be able to learn technology requirements as needed.
2118 Be able to communicate information clearly and in appropriate, professional manner.
19 Be able to work effectively in stressful, emergency situations when they occur.
20 Use positive professional attitude with co-workers, school staff, parents and students.
21 Become familiar with all routes to and from school to be able to assist drivers with directions when needed.
22 The above responsibilities and duties are intended to describe the general nature and level or work performed by a person
in the position. Duties may be added to, or eliminated at any time.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1 Risk of exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
2 Risk involved with working in a moving environment. Riding in traffic, on highways, side streets, parking lots and
rough rural roads.
3 Risk of exposure to communicable diseases.
4 Acceptable to work in varying temperatures; extreme heat or cold.
5 The ability to work around vehicles with loud, noisy, moving parts.
6 Possible exposure to vehicle exhaust and cleaning supplies.
POSITION EXPECTATIONS REGARDING PROFESSIONALISM, CONFIDENTIALITY AND TRAINING
1 Maintain professional emotional behavior at all times, regardless of the situation.
2 Profanity is strictly prohibited.
3 Personal cell phone use while students are on the bus or in your care is not allowed.
4 Limit accessories such as scarves, long necklaces, dangling earrings, loose clothing or drawstrings as them items could
cause harm to you in the event of an altercation or be a snag hazard.
5 Close toed and heeled shoe should be worn. For your safety, no sandal like shoes should be warn. Dress for expected
and worst possible weather conditions.
6 Personal items such as a purse, cell phone, iPod, earphones unworn clothing should be stowed.
7 Avoid personal grooming products with strong fragrance or scent, as they can have a negative effect on students with
sensory issues.
8 Avoid having long finger nails as they might accidently scratch a student, cause a snag issue or prevent you from
completing required tasks.
9 Have good personal hygiene.
10 For your safety, try to remain seated when bus is in motion. Move only when bus is stopped or in emergency situations.
11 Be mindful that all district employees are under high public scrutiny. All employees should demonstrate positive
courteous behavior around students, parents, staff and co-workers. Be sensitive to the needs of all people.
12 Do not have unprofessional conversations about your students, staff or co-workers.
13 Do not discuss students’ needs in front of other students, parents, or non-pertinent staff.
14 Be respectful to the parents of your students by politely greeting them. Do not engage in conversations of parenting or of
a personal nature. Keep your opinions to yourself.
15 The information you have on students is confidential. It must not be shared with others not involved in the care of those
children.
16 All decisions regarding the care of your students is a team decision. Please bring concerns to the appropriate staff;
supervisor, manager, principal.
17 Drivers and attendants need to treat each other with respect at all times. It is important for a good working relationship
and presenting a unified approach to your passengers. Disagreements should never be aired in front of your students,
parents, or other school staff. Disputes should be solved privately or with the help of transportation Management.
18 Those deemed by management unable to physically complete the duties of this position may be required to successfully
pass a job specific physical. Such physicals will be performed by Tri-State Occupational Health and be paid for by the
district.
19 Training will be provided at district expense for;
a. first aid/CPR
b. Quality Behavioral Solutions(QBS),
c. Body fluid kit
d. Seatbelt use
e. Wheelchair securement
f. Safety vest use and securement
g. Evacuation procedures
h. Emergency response
i. Bus operation
j. Mandatory reporter
22DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ATTENTION ALL EMPLOYEES
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION MEDICAL TREATMENT
Tri-State Occupational Health has been designated as the District’s provider of occupational medicine services for
employees injured on the job.
Employees injured on the job should report to the School Health Office to pick up the proper forms. Nurse will
assess the injury and complete an Incident Report. If treatment is needed, Health Office / employee will call Tri-
State Occupational Health to schedule an appointment.
Employees seeking emergency treatment for job-related injuries and not reporting their injury in a timely
(immediate) manner to an immediate supervisor may forfeit their right to job related compensation and/or
medical benefit payments. Employees who choose to be treated by a provider other than Tri-State Occupational
Health may not qualify for any workers’ compensation insurance benefits and may be responsible for all medical
costs related to the injury. Iowa law allows an employer to designate service providers for employees injured on
the job.
The occupational health/workers’ compensation program is designed to provide immediate reporting and
documentation of on-the-job injuries. Employees benefit from the program by returning to work as soon as
possible, by early referral to specialists, by timely payments for loss time, by job modifications, if necessary, and by
priority medical care at the offices of the providers.
If you need medical treatment due to a work-related injury or illness, seek treatment as follows:
A. For injury during the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, call (563) 584-4600. The following sites are available:
Tri-State Occupational Health Tri-State Occupational Health/West
1940 Elm St. Or 1500 Associates Dr.
Dubuque, IA 52001 Dubuque, IA 52001
B. When Tri-State Occupational Health is closed, or when injury is an emergency, seek treatment at either:
Medical Associates Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Emergency Room
1000 Langworthy St. 250 Mercy Dr.
Dubuque, IA 52001 Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 584-3455 (563) 589-9666
Open Monday-Friday 7 am-8 pm Open 24 hours
Sat/Sun 8 am-5 pm
Holidays 8 am-5 pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
24 Hour Help Nurse: (563) 556-4357 or (800) 325-7442
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THESE PROCEDURES, PLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WORKERS’
COMPENSATION CONTACT IN THE PAYROLL/BENEFITS OFFICE AT (563) 552-3047 AND EMPLOYEE TO CALL THIS
NUMBER ONCE TREATMENT RECEIVED.
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